Millonarios Fútbol Club, based in Bogotá, competes in the Categoría Primera A and is one of Colombia’s most storied teams; the club was officially founded on 18 June 1946 and Walkouts lists a range of signed vintage and modern shirts that reflect that lineage. The team traces its roots to the 1920s and adopted the name Los Millonarios in 1937, with the professional era following the 1946 formation.
The postwar era brought global attention through the so called Ballet Azul and the arrival of stars such as Alfredo Di Stefano, who remains a defining proper noun in the club’s early fame. The squad’s European friendlies and the celebrated victory at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Madrid are regular reference points for collectors seeking match-related provenance and photographic evidence from the period.
Millonarios have been a constant presence in domestic football, and the IFFHS places the club among the world rankings at 123, a statistic often cited in provenance notes. Collectors will recognise the club’s ongoing role in the Categoría Primera A and the high interest around shirts tied to local derbies such as the Clásico Capitalino, where match provenance can add clear narrative value.
The team has called Estadio El Campín home since 1938, a key venue name that appears in match reports, framing certificates and photo archives. The ground’s capacity and long association with the club make stadium provenance a frequent line item on certificates and seller descriptions, and it also helps pinpoint which shirts were likely worn for particular fixtures.
On the pitch Millonarios won their first local title in 1949 and recorded significant early domestic success, recorded as league champions 1949, 1951 and 1952, a sequence that underpinned the club’s reputation in the 1950s. Internationally the team claimed honours that led to the tag Ambassador, including the notable Small World Cup of Clubs 1953, moments that consistently raise interest in shirts attributed to touring sides and cup squads.
For collectors the practical frame matters: anniversary releases, limited fanshop runs and regional retail issues drive demand as much as match provenance. Early retail runs and player-issue variants from the Adidas era, noted in supplier guides, are especially sought after. Provenance is essential, so items listed with a clear 2018 white Superliga away winners provenance or accompanied by a COA tend to command attention from enthusiasts who prioritise documentation over hearsay.
Shirts from seasons like 2017-II sit alongside other recent collector seasons such as 2012-II and 2023-I in Walkouts’ inventory, and framed, signed fanshop shirts from those campaigns are commonly requested. Free worldwide shipping is offered on many framed pieces, and listings usually note whether a shirt is retail-issued, player-issue or match-issued, making it simple to compare provenance across the club’s modern and historic eras.
